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Original Windows Task Manager Creator Releases Cross-Platform Monitoring Tool TMOG
Key points
- TMOG is a new system monitoring tool from Dave Plummer, creator of Windows Task Manager.
- It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, with native code for each platform.
- TMOG offers 12 views, including resource use, network, and disk space.
- It features 60Hz animated meters and aims for clearer diagnostics.
New System Monitor from Original Creator
Dave Plummer, who developed the original Windows Task Manager released with Windows NT 4.0 in 1996, has launched a new system monitoring application named TMOG (Task Manager OG). This new tool is designed to operate across multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux, providing users with detailed insights into their system's performance and resource utilization.
Development Process and Release
Plummer developed TMOG using an AI chatbot, Claude Code, by providing it with a 107-page specification document. The chatbot generated a working application within approximately four hours. The macOS beta was released on July 31, followed by Windows and Linux builds on August 23. A third iteration of the software, alongside a paid Pro tier, was released on September 7.
Features and Functionality
TMOG integrates 12 distinct views within a single window, covering areas such as a summary dashboard, per-process resource usage, startup applications, services, power and frequency, network connections, installed applications, disk space, and benchmarks. It displays status meters animated at 60Hz and uses distinct colors for efficiency cores. The application also includes retro phosphor themes in green, amber, and blue.
Under the hood, TMOG utilizes genuine native code for each platform: Swift and AppKit on macOS, Direct2D on Windows, and Qt 6 on Linux, all sharing a common C++ core. It also includes a self-monitoring option to track its own resource consumption.
Addressing Diagnostic Challenges
Plummer's objective with TMOG is to simplify system diagnostics. He notes that existing tools, such as Windows' built-in Task Manager, often provide incomplete or misleading information, particularly regarding CPU usage and background processes. TMOG aims to improve this by displaying whole-machine history alongside process activity, facilitating easier identification of performance bottlenecks related to compute or memory.
Freemium Model
The free version of TMOG offers live system and process monitoring across all supported platforms. A paid Pro tier introduces additional features, including a 'Flight Recorder' function.
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Reporting from
Dave Plummer, the creator of the original Windows Task Manager, has released a new system monitoring application called TMOG, which is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. This tool aims to provide more detailed and accurate diagnostic information than built-in system monitors, addressing common issues like inaccurate CPU usage reporting.